Is Chilean Laurel safe for pets?

Yes, Chilean Laurel (Laurelia Sempervirens) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Chilean Laurel easy to care for?

Chilean Laurel has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Chilean Laurel grow indoors?

Chilean Laurel is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Chilean Laurel (Laurelia Sempervirens) is a perennial tree in the Atherospermataceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Laurelia sempervirens is an evergreen tree native to Chile and Argentina, known for its aromatic leaves and dense canopy.

Last updated: February 2026

Chilean Laurel

Laurelia Sempervirens

Laurelia sempervirens is an evergreen tree native to Chile and Argentina, known for its aromatic leaves and dense canopy.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, fragrance, shade

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chilean Laurel

Jan

Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Atherospermataceae

Genus:Laurelia